Central SchemeVerified for 2026
National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students Eligibility Criteria 2026
Qualifying Mark/Percent55% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsPostgraduate, PhD, Research
Eligible Caste/CategoriesST
Gender LimitOpen to all (Boys and Girls)
Residency/Domicile Requirements
Must be a permanent resident of India.
FAQs for National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
Q.What are the two main components of this scheme?
The scheme consists of the National Fellowship for ST Students (for M.Phil/Ph.D) and the National Scholarship for ST Students (for undergraduate/postgraduate studies in premier institutes).
Q.Is there any family income limit to apply for the Fellowship component?
No, there is no annual family income ceiling to apply for the Fellowship component of this scheme.
Q.What is the family income limit for the Scholarship component?
For the Scholarship component (for higher education), the annual family income of the parents/guardians must not exceed ₹6.0 Lakhs.
Supporting Guides
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Helpline011-24013774, kundan.kr@gov.in